Comfortable home in quaint beach village, short walking distance to a picture perfect beach, grocery store, restaurants, surrounded by nature and wildlife. Perfect for a family or group of friends. Will appeal to the off the beaten path travellers. Fully equipped kitchen, hot shower, flat screen TV (with HDMI cable for your own devices - no cable service), wifi, comfortable porch with large dining table for al fresco dining. Personalized attention before arrive and throughout your vacation.

Playa Chiquita is an idyllic beach village, ideally situated on one of the most picturesque stretches of the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. This quaint location could not be more convenient for travellers, whether bound for an eye opening experience of nature, wildlife, culture or just pure relaxation. The village is located on the edge of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, a protected nature reserve which is home to numerous species of animals, birds and plants. It is also only 4 miles/ 6km South of the happening town of Puerto Viejo, the epitome of a laid back Caribbean place, a melting pot of cultures and a great place for contracting tourist services.
At Casas La Selvatica we offer two comfortable homes, immersed in nature and surrounded by wildlife, yet only minutes away from a lovely beach, good grocery store and restaurants. The setting is ideal for couples or families wishing for more than a hotel room within easy reach of countless low ecological impact recreational activities (wildlife watching, coral reef snorkelling and scuba diving, jungle zip-line treks, river rafting, etc.). Our property and the surrounding area are home to an incredible array of wildlife: you will most likely watch howler monkeys in their search for food, toucans or sloths, right from the comfort of your porch. The house is located minutes away from a couple of the best surfing beaches in the Caribbean. Your bilingual host is available to assist with information about the area, bookings for activities/tours and offer detailed attention to your comfort throughout your vacation.
Casa Grande has two bedrooms, one bath and two dens, comfortably accommodating up to five people. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a large outdoor dining area.
If you seek serenity, while enjoying the convenience of a picture perfect beach and services within a few minutes walk, this is the place for you.
We proudly offer the following, along with your accommodation:
- wireless high speed internet
- on site English/Spanish speaking host available to provide information, assist with activities booking, etc.
- coffeemaker, blender and kettle
- safe for secure storage of your valuables
- high quality towels and bedding
- complimentary laundry service provided by our caretakers for vacations of minimum 7 days; for shorter vacations, the service is available for $5/load (washing, drying and folding)
- hammocks on the porch
- use of cell phone with a calling card for international calls available at nearby grocery store
- bike rentals available at nearby grocery store (3 min walk away).
We would love to customize your vacation according to your needs. If you are celebrating a special occasion or would like to pleasantly surprise a loved one, we can provide additional services as required (tea lights, bottle of wine, local handmade organic chocolate, etc.) or arrange for a romantic dinner or spa package before your arrival.
Thank you for considering Casas La Selvatica and the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica as your potential vacation destination. You will discover a fascinating country, with amazing nature and wildlife, a vibrant culture and will get re-connected with the meaning of pure life.
Please review the terms and conditions listed under "House Rules" and kindly let us know if you have any questions. By submitting a reservation request and payment, the renter acknowledges review and agreement to the terms listed under "House Rules".
Full house, not shared.
This is a self-contained home located on a property which hosts another vacation rental home as well as a caretaker suite. Guests enjoy full privacy. The Host is present at check-in, check-out and visits daily for assistance and information.

Playa Chiquita is an idyllic beach village, ideally situated on one of the most picturesque stretches of the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. This quaint location could not be more convenient for travelers, whether bound for an eye opening experience of nature, wildlife, culture or just pure relaxation. The village is located on the edge of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, a protected nature reserve which is home to numerous species of animals, birds and plants. It is also only 4 miles/6km South of the happening town of Puerto Viejo, the epitome of a laid back Caribbean place, a melting pot of cultures and a great place for contracting tourist services.
A rental car is not necessary, but if preferred, an outdoor parking lot is available. Public transit is readily accessible: direct buses from San Jose, Limon, Puerto Viejo, Cahuita and Manzanillo stop 3 minutes walk from the house. Taxis are abundant in the area. Bikes are a great way to get around, and are available for rent at the El Duende Grocery store (3 min walk from the house) or Monkey Rental (4 min walk).
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is this area like?
As most travel guides describe it, the Southern Caribbean is the right combination of picture perfect beaches, spectacular wildlife and proverbial laid-back attitude, spiced-up with a surprisingly active music and restaurant scene. The area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering countless low ecological impact activities. This part of the country enjoys a lower level of development when compared with the Pacific Coast, and might catch by surprise unsuspecting travellers expecting all inclusive or high end resorts. While this type of accommodation options are also available, they are not prevalent, hence the true laid back attitude of locals and travellers alike.
2. How do I get there? Is a car needed?
A rental car is not necessary. You can get here from San Jose by public transit, door-to-door minivan service, driving a rental car or by private transfer (we can arrange that for you!). Most travellers choose the public transit, which is convenient, reliable and inexpensive. As a rule of thumb, if your intention is to get here on the bus, you will have to chose flights landing in San Jose no later than 2pm to catch the last bus of the day to Puerto Viejo. Similarly, if you want to leave Playa Chiquita on the day of your flight, you will have to catch a flight departing no earlier than 2pm. For flights outside these windows, you will need to spend the night in San Jose. Please inquire if you have any specific questions about transportation.
3. What is the weather like? Do the houses have air conditioning?
'The only thing that is constant is change"...this could not be more true about the weather in this part of Costa Rica. Overall, this is a tropical rainforest environment, with not so distinct dry and rainy seasons. One can expect that the average daily temperatures will be around 30C (85F) and 20C (70F) at night throughout the year. The amount of rain varies, however most precipitations come in torrential showers followed by sunshine. There is significant humidity in the air at all times.
Similar to 98% of vacation homes owners in the area, we did not find air conditioning necessary. The houses are built with air vents for natural ventilation. The average nightly temperature of 20C (70F) is comfortable for a restful sleep. For the occasional hotter evening, ceiling/wall fans are available in every room.
4. What is there to do? What activities are available?
Most travellers come here to enjoy the beaches and to explore the amazing flora and fauna of the surrounding rainforest. The area is also popular with surfers and yoga practitioners. It is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway, as well as a a very convenient location for a family vacation. Some of the most popular activities are snorkelling the coral reef, zip-line canopy tours and jungle hikes, river rafting, visiting the nearby wildlife rescue center (located within walking distance from La Selvatica) or night time turtle watching, to name only a few. On a rainy day, you can browse through our book collection, play a board game (chess, checkers and few other games are available), catch up on your emails or make travel plans using the free wi-fi internet, or watch a DVD from the collection available at Casa Grande.
5. Do I need local currency?
The local currency is the colon (plural colones). As an easy reference, 1 USD equals approximately 500 colones. US Dollars are widely accepted in most tourist areas all over Costa Rica. From our own experience, we found that what works best is to use our credit cards to withdraw colones at ATM's. You can do this as soon as you land at San Jose airport, while waiting for your checked baggage – there are two ATM's right by the baggage carousels. It is probably safest to withdraw just enough cash for the first few days of your trip (for example the equivalent of $150-$200) and a...

August 2013 We stayed at Casa Grande for a week for our honeymoon. We arrived and were greeted by Valo the caretaker. This place is fairly nice and affordable. Are there better places to stay? Probably, but they will cost you a bit more. Pros: -House is very secluded and gated, pretty great location -We saw wild mokeys and sloths very close to the house -Lots of nature and vegetation around -Close to the grocery store (which I was surprised by because it is more of a mini-mart by American standards. Just something I would have liked to know.) -There were a momma kitty and her four kittens living in the laundry room, which were very entertaining. -No traffic and close to bus -Short 15 min walk to beach -Dealing with Daniel and Jeff- they were very prompt and nice in helping me -Plenty of dishes, well working shower and fridge -Short walk to Jaguar Rescue Center, (Go to Casa Del Pan a short ways further down for amazing breakfast and apricot jam.) Cons: -As far as I could tell only one burner on the stove worked, and the oven either was not working or took too long to heat up. -Even though I requested a couple of times for the cell phone to make calls and the wireless card they were never given to me. Also I was never given any access to a safe. -Valo was only there for three days, which meant we had our privacy but also made things a little harder because he was really our only contact in Costa Rica. -With our 7 day rental we got the bikes for free use. However Valo gave us the wrong key to the lock, or it just didnt work, and we were never able to get a hold of him to get a different one. Leading us to rent our own bike for the day. -Going to the Sloth Sanctuary was the main reason for us to be in CR. And when I asked Valo to let me know how to get there, by bus, taxi, etc he would rather give me all the reasons not to go there. Not exactly helpful since I had already reserved the tour, BTW the sanctuary is pretty amazing, -The wadding pool which was shown in the pictures at one point is actually now a pond full of plants and frogs. Kinda disappointing, but not sure I would have used it anyway. Overall the house was nice and relaxing. It is definitely one of the nicer compounds in CR. We had a great trip and even though there were some bumps it all worked out. Wish the caretaker would have been a little more helpful but I appreciate Jeff and Daniel helping me with my trip plans. We had a great trip and definitely would go back to Casa Grande!

WhitneySeptember 2013

Rodrigo, the house manager, met us at the front gate and toured us through the house. He provided excellent information on the area, pointed out sloths and translated for us when booking our trip back home. He is a very personable and helpful man who made our family stay very enjoyable. Daniel and Jeff responded to emails within a short time and communications were excellent. They ensured the house met our needs and addressed any questions we had. The house is very clean and well equipped and both the house and property are well maintained showing a pride of ownership. The property is private but the grocery store is within a 2min walk and an office for booking tours is slightly further along the main road. The bicycles made it possible to get around to both Puerto Viejo(6km) and Manzanillo(7km) and to multiple beaches, restaurants, coffee farms, the jaguar rescue centre. Our family of 4 highly recommend Daniel and Jeff's jungle home and it would be a pleasure to return!!

HeatherJanuary 2016

My friends & I really enjoyed our stay at the Casa Grande. It's a lovely space, walking distance to a good swimming beach. The hammocks were a great place to chill out. The caretaker was very nice.

AnnOctober 2015

Casa Grande is exactly as shown on the picture. We had a warm welcome from Rodriguo, the housekeeper, who gave us information We needed and who was there when we had questions. We were travelling as a family, with 2 young children and the house was just perfect. Kitchen has all you need, including a blender (which is perfect for smoothies with fresh fruits all day long!) During our stay, we experienced rain and jungle sounds. Great! Amazing beach is less than 5 minutes walk.

GeraldineApril 2015

This place was amazing and I can't wait to stay again. Daniel and Jeff were responded quickly to every question I had. Daniel, the sweet host, was also very kind, helpful, and persistent. The place is clean and made us all feel very comfortable. Having the market down the street is extremely convenient and Puerto Viejo is a pleasant bike ride away! Thanks for everything!

lianneJuly 2016

The host canceled this reservation 130 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Kaylee

Hello Daniel & Jeff... We spent a wonderful days in La playita, Casa Grande is an amazing place to state. Stunning and lush vegetation all around, beaches at walking distances and the home itself bright, big and well decorated. We recommend to anyone to stay in Casa Grande Jungle&Beach.. Thanks guys for your help Andres & Nacho

AndresSeptember 2014

Our stay at Casa Grande was great. An awesome little hideaway that very much suited our desire to be away from it all for some rest and relaxation. Rodrigo, our host, was amazing and provided great recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to eat at. Close to Puerto Viejo if you want some nightlife, but even closer to beautiful beaches and peace and quiet. Would definitely recommend.

KimDecember 2015

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House newly constructed with a lot of love. Rustic furniture handmade, very comfortable wide kitchen and big deck to be able to enjoy the natural space where it is located. Very central and next to the supermarket, beach 7 min, walk and restaurants.

Chilamate House is a place to enjoy your holidays, with the possibility of being in contact with nature which is located 200 m opposite the sea surrounded by a beautiful forest of trees Chilamate. You can see with a coffee cup from the living diversity of animals provided by the area (birds, monkeys, butterflies, sloths,...)
Casa Chilamate es un lugar para disfrutar de sus vacaciones, con la posibilidad de estar en contacto con la naturaleza, el cual se encuentra situado a 200 m frente al mar, rodeado de un hermoso bosque de árboles Chilamate. Se puede ver con una taza de café desde el living la diversidad de animales de la zona (aves, monos, mariposas, perezosos,...)
The House has all the comforts to enjoy the most of your stay, large kitchen with all necessary tools, large terrace which includes: hammock, dining area and living room.It consists of 2 bedrooms, one with bed King (150 m), and the other with two single beds (1 m) and a bathroom with hot water.
La casa cuenta con todas las comodidades para disfrutar al máximo de su estancia, amplia cocina con todos los itensilios necesarios, gran terraza que incluye: hamaca, comedor y sala de estar. Consta de 2 dormitorios, uno con cama King (150 m) y el otro con dos camas individuales (1 m) y un baño con agua caliente.
I will be available for what they could need.
Estaré a su disposición para lo que puedan necesitar.

Playa Chiquita is a very quiet neighborhood, safe and familiar. Has the most beautiful beaches in the area 7 minutes walk, the best supermarket in the area and a lot of variety of restaurants.
Playa Chiquita es un barrio muy tranquilo, seguro y familiar. Tiene las playas más hermosas de la zona 7 munutos caminando, el mejor supermercado de la zona y una gran variedad de restaurantes.

Ezequiel did a good job making the house safer by installing a safety gate, however, the path to the house is dark at night so you need a light or flashlight to make your way. He had all the mosquito netting on the windows replaced and cleaned which was great for our small kids. The bathroom was too small for our needs and water was leaking on the floor, but not anything that we couldn't clean up. The beds weren't very comfortable, but it was nice having a fan because in the daytime it got quite hot. The biggest concern for us was that it wasn't as kid friendly as it was portrayed. The drop off on the patio was over a foot, therefore we had to be careful the kids didn't fall off....also the yard had metal sticks in the ground so my son could not walk around and play for fear of falling and hurting himself. (maybe this isn't a problem for older kids)

KayleeAugust 2016

The house is surrounded by nature and hidden from the main road, giving the place a great relaxed environment where to enjoy from the wildlife and the distant sound of the ocean. The coast is indeed not far away but to access the beach you have to go through the main road (10 min walking). The supermarket is very close by. Ezequiel was an excellent host! He is very nice and responsible. Once there he welcomed us and he was very considerate during the stay. The area is quite calm and safe but nonetheless he sought to improve the safety of the property immediately after the incident with the previous guests, and he was straight about this with us even before we arrived. La casa es ideal para ir a descansar y relajarse en medio de la naturaleza. El ambiente es muy tranquilo. Hay que dar una pequeña vuelta para acceso a la playa (Chiquita), pero caminando está muy cerca, al igual que el supermercado. Ezequiel fue genial con nosotros, muy responsable y con muy buena disposición.

IrethAugust 2016

Ezequiel met us when we arrived and made us feel so welcome. The neighborhood was amazing...beautiful private beach within walking distance, restaurants, a place to rent bikes, and a local shop. Space was as described, really just perfect.

My parents and I had a very relaxing stay at Chilimate! It was a beautiful setting, with a large deck, very secluded, and we felt very safe. Lots of room for 4 people, very nicely finished. Ezequiel was very friendly and accommodating. There is a well stocked grocery store 5 mins away, and several restaurants close which is very convenient. Great place if you want to be a little removed from the business of Puerto Viejo.

LeaMarch 2016

Hello, We loved our stay at the Chilamate house which was cute and clean and in a great location. Our host Zeqou was very welcoming and accommodating, so yes, we loved it..

Ezequiel was great! He was very attentive and accommodating. The house is beautiful, very well maintain and perfectly located in Playa Chiquita, only 3 min away from Mercado el Duende and only 5-7 min away from beach. I highly recommend :)

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Set in a beautiful tropical garden, this authentic carribean house is the perfect getaway.
Completely renovated in november 2015, the "Casa Pura" is dedicated to offer the best of Puerto Viejo.

Set in a beautiful tropical garden, in PLAYA CHIQUITA this authentic carribean house is the perfect getaway.
Completely renovated in november 2015, the "Casa Pura" is dedicated to offer the best of Puerto Viejo. Surrounded by giant trees, filled with monkeys, sloths, toucans and many amazing species of birds, the "Casa Pura" is on the beach side where you can choose from surfing, swimming in natural pools, snorkeling on the beautiful coral reef or just relaxing on the pristine preserved thin sand beach.
The house offers unlimited Internet access thru WIFI.
Mattresses are made to measure and orthopedic to ensure the best sleep. Linens and towels are of the best quality and changed daily upon request.
The new kitchen is fully equipped with stove, oven, fridge, microwave, blender, coffee maker and all that one would need to spend a comfortable stay.
The brand new bathroom offers a lovely tiled shower with hot and cold water.
Casa Pura is furnished and decorated with made to measure and tasteful items to welcome the traveller in a cozy and peaceful style.
Yoga, horseback riding on the beach or forest, fishing, surfing of all levels, scuba diving and snorkeling, trekking in the national parks ( minutes from Casa Pura), tasting fresh cacao to learn how to make your own chocolate, visiting animal sanctuaries and enjoy the exceptional beauty of the surroundings are just few of the many activities we can help you organise.

Live and enjoy a unique caribbean experience thru its people and nature.
We are very near the main access for buses, taxis or bicycle.
Car rental and transportation assistance can be organised upon request.

We stayed for 3 nights and our host were outstanding friendly to us. Marie and Jerome took really good care for us. When we arrived they waited for us. We had a very good introduction. The house is located in a nice and quiet neighborhood with a lovely garden. The beach and a supermarket is nearby. The house itself is so cosy and romantic. We had from the beginning the Pura Vida feeling. The kitchen was fully equiped with everything you need. Thanks again for the time we spent in your house. We really had a wonderful time!!

ChielJuly 2016

The Beach house is really lovely and beautifully finished inside. It's situated in a little jungle garden in a great location pretty much on the beach, (it's about a 30 second walk down a little path) which is beautiful and peaceful. Opposite the property are a number of really nice restaurants, a food store and a place you can rent bikes. It's also pretty close to a variety of other amazing beaches including a few that are good for surfing and about a 10 minute drive to Puerto Viejo town. Marie and Gerome were lovely and had left us out snacks, wine and fresh fruit, when we arrived. The house also has a big well stocked kitchen with a juicer which was really useful!

Our hosts, the house, everything...was perfect. The hosts were attentive but not over bearing. They made us feel welcome, and really confortable! The house was exactly as described, and everything was wonderful. The kitchen was fully stocked with all cooking utensils that you could possibly need, and everything worked great. The house is extremely charming- romantic and intimate for couples, and also perfect for close friends. The beds and bedding are super comfortable, and it is a short walk down to the beach. Overall, a wonderful house and hosts...made for unexceptional stay and vacation! Thanks!!

MichaelJanuary 2016

We really enjoyed staying at this charming house. It is located within a short walk to the beach, it has very cozy, and is fully equipped. The hosts are lovely and readily accessible for anything we needed. We strongly reccommend staying at this caribbean beach house.

Marlena March 2016

Take a moment to check this place out! A short review: Awesome hosts, lovely, clean, very comfortable home, great location, peaceful and private, steps from a beautiful beach and a well-stocked mini-market, we didn't want to leave and look forward to returning. A 10 out of 10! A more detailed review: We stayed here for the entire month of February. Our hosts, Marie and Jerome were incredibly warm and welcoming, making sure we were comfortable, answering any questions we had, and sharing information and good tips on anything local they've gained from their experience. living here. They have put a lot of care and thoughtfulness in renovating and maintaining this cute little house in the Caribbean. Very comfortable, clean, and nicely decorated, we enjoyed our time at the house as much as (if not more than) our time exploring the area. Our favorite moments were eating breakfast on the balcony enjoying the view of the jungle garden. I really enjoy cooking and took advantage of the kitchen which had everything I needed to whip up a good meal. Steps away from the beach, steps away from a great mini-market, steps away from restaurants, and a bike ride away from more restaurants, beaches, and Puerto Viejo. We loved this location as it offered these conveniences as well as a nice private and quiet home to return to. We highly recommend this beautiful little home to experience and quickly succumb to the laid back, happy Costa Rican Caribbean lifestyle.

SonnyMarch 2016

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MIAGOA it's a villa located between the rain forest and the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The house has everything you need to enjoy a fantastic and relaxing holiday. The Villa is surrounded by a botanical garden of 2 hectares, with majestic trees and fruit trees with which you can enjoy its wonderful flavors just INFRONT THE SEA.
All property staff take care of you and your family, to make your holiday unforgettable!

The house has everything you need to enjoy a fantastic and relaxing holiday. On the top floor there's a kitchen, a dinning room, a living room and a balcony with a unique view of the rain forest. The three bedrooms are on the ground floor, at the same level of the garden. And on the other side of the garden, a couple of steps from the house, you will find the beach "Playa Chiquita'.
The second floor is a favorite area for the guests! as it's in height, it's like an observatory to see all the animals of the property (toucans, howler monkeys, birds of all kinds, sloths, ...) and on the front you can relax with a glass of wine watching the sea! The kitchen is fully equipped with new appliances, a very large dining area and a sitting area with television and stereo.
All property staff take care of you and your family, to make your holiday unforgettable!

The house is very well located, we are located in the neighborhood of Playa Chiquita, a quiet neighborhood and very familiar. Besides beautiful beaches are Playa Chiquita (50mts) and Punta Uva (1 km). In our neighborhood there are restaurants, bars and mini-markets, and all distances can be done on foot. In Puerto Viejo, you can find ATM, pharmacies, bars, discos, etc..
The area offers many activities to do, like horseback riding on the beach, jungle tours, chocolate tours, boat trips to see dolphins, canopy, quad biking through the jungle, rafting, massage. You could enjoy a nice
vacation. If finally you decide to come, I can help you in any of these activities.

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Nice bungalow for 4 people. 2 rooms and 1 bathroom.
Tropical gardens surround our lovely house. You can see howler monkeys, sloths, birds pollinating the local flowers. We offer a full kitchen, Wifi, hot water, queen bed.
We are 75 meters from the beautiful Cocles beach, only the big trees separates you from the beach, sandy strips and coral tide pools. We are in a big property.

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This Villa is located just steps from the white sand and turquoise waters of Playa Chiquita. The villa is in a private beach front property with private beach access.
New Villa, built in an open concept, in the same space is the bedroom with double bed ceiling fan, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with the toilet, the shower is on the outside of the house where you can enjoy a good bath surrounded by beautiful trees and ocean breezes.
The house is surrounded by a garden of 2000 m2 with trees and tropical flowers, is ideal for those who enjoy the tranquility and simplicity. From the terrace of Villa del Mar you can enjoy the ocean views, sea breezes and tranquility and relaxation that gives the sound of the sea.

Cocles is the undiscovered gem of Talamanca, 5 km (3 miles) south of the relaxed bustle of Puerto Viejo de Limon. The 2,550 sq.m.(2/3 acre) property includes three delightful wooden houses. Our multi-lingual agents take great care of the place, with its many fruit trees for eating or juicing (cocktails anyone?), and flowering shrubs which include fragrant ylang-ylang trees and exotic daturas.
A small river forms one of the boundaries, in which otters have been seen cavorting. Parrots and numerous other birds are regular visitors, with toucans making cameo appearances. Squirrels love the carambola trees, monkeys and sloths have also been seen in the garden. The morning fly-past of beautiful blue morpho butterflies is a regular treat. The most beautiful, almost deserted white sand beach is about 250 yards away.
Local attractions include swimming (be very careful when it is rough), surfing further up the beach, snorkelling, SCUBA diving, or lazing in the river or lagoon. Also available nearby are treks through the national parks and rain forests, canopy tours, kayaking, dolphin watching, horse riding, botanical gardens, an Indian reservation, a sloth sanctuary and an iguana farm. Relaxing is effortless, when you are within easy reach of several spas, massage and yoga classes.
Development in the area is low-key, and cosmopolitan North American, South American, Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch, English, Swiss and many other nationalities have roots in and around Cocles. An excellent grocery store is about 300 yards away, and there are several restaurants within easy walking distance. Joanna's is a great spot for fresh local food. Pecora Nera is a world-class Italian restaurant, a short walk past the simpler Gato Nero. Internet cafe's are available at a reasonable cost. The active nightlife of Puerto Viejo (especially at weekends) is a bike or short taxi ride away.
Year round temperatures are around 20 -30C (70-85F), cooler at night with a breeze from the river. The lush environment owes its beauty to rainfall, but there are usually sunny periods ranging from a few hours to a few weeks.
The setting is magical. For the energetic, there is so much to do. For the rest of us, there is always the hammock.

Villa del Mar was a wonderful way to end our time in Costa Rica. The casita is set back from the beach and is surrounded by beautiful, lush greenery. We walked to what felt like our own private beach each day, and loved how easy it was to get in and out of Puerto Viejo and the surrounding areas. We even jumped in the water with our snorkeling gear and splashed around one morning. Monica gave some great recommendations (including dinner at Casita Azul right next door) when she did our check-in, and we are so appreciative for her ideas. While not luxurious for those wanting a 5-star hotel experience, the casita is an ideal Costa Rican beach gem: it has a lovely canopy bed, little kitchen area we used to make breakfast and coffee each morning, a beautiful front porch with views out to the ocean, and even little frog friends catching bugs in the bathroom at night! We would highly recommend Villa del Mar for anyone looking for a true Caribbean getaway.

This beach front airbnb was fantastic and the town it's located in is for people that are looking for a place "off the beaten path." Our day started at 8:00am with us walking 100-150 or so feet to the beach, it's really close, where we relaxed/snorkeled; the water is beautifully clear and blue with some tropical fish life. The shower, kitchen, amenities, etc...are the basics and work fine and no problem with hot nights for us even with no AC. However, if small bugs, geckos, frogs are a problem for you then you may want to look elsewhere. It did not bother us as we expected it as part of the experience. Even so there are not too many insects that make it inside the place. The town is small but really great. Fun or romantic bars and restaurants, and of course beautiful beach front everything. Its pretty close to the airbnb but we had a car and also rented a scooter, I would not suggest walking to town, it would be a pretty decent walk. But all the more reason to rent a scooter as it was an unexpected blast. Pretty good hiking in the area but the beach and water really impressed us. Definitely hike the Manzanillo Trail, short, sweet, and worth it. Saw one sloth and one monkey in our two night stay. Lastly, the host is great. Her or her friend will meet upon arrival and walk you through the place, both very nice.

StephenSeptember 2016

Villa del Mar...was exactly as pictures show and how Monica describes it. The location was perfect. We did not actually meet Monica but she was quick to respond to our emails and directed us perfectly. We arrived early to Puerto Viejo and Monica was able to allow us to check in early. Her co-worker Maurice was there right on time to greet us and explain the lay of the land. He even hooked us up with bikes, we wanted to rent them for the five days and were planning on walking back into town, but instead the bikes were brought right to our front door. The Villa del Mar was the best place to end our trip in Costa Rica. We stayed for 4 nights and loved every minute of it. There is a path to the beach directly from the house, which was a little muddy, but Rubber boots were provided for this small trek. The neighbors were very friendly and helpful. The area was literally our own private area in the jungle with a beach view. We had a family of monkey's that we saw in the trees behind the house one day which was really exciting to observe. The bed was so comfortable, we had been staying in hostels prior to this and wow this bed made our nights so comfortable. The shower was so unique, never showered outside before, but loved every part of it. The sounds of nature among you as you rinse off amazing. The house is close to a convenience store for any of those last minute things you didn't get in Puerto Viejo and the house had all we needed in the way of kitchen supplies. Even a blender which was wonderful to make fresh fruit smoothies, and a coffee maker for our morning amazing Costa Rican coffee. Lots to see in this area, lots of great restaurants in Puerto Viejo, which was as mentioned easy to access on bikes, there were Yoga studios, massage facilities, and amazing beaches. Monica was very helpful and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend anyone going to this area to stay at her Villa del Mar. Truly spectacular:) Thank you Monica for a great experience. We miss it already.

The villa was a great place to stay. I felt very safe were it's located. Some of the best local animals I saw where on the property. They let me check in early and out late so that was very nice of them and helped me have a great experience!

AndreuMarch 2016

This place looks so cute and was cheap, so we decided to stay here for my partners birthday. Unknown to us, the location was not ideal. Nothing close by. One mini market, one restaurant and the rescue center. The tides were bad so we couldn't swim at the beach and the boots left at the house to trek to beach ended up giving my partner an open wound on his ankle for the remainder of the trip. I get rustic, but the place had bird droppings throughout our 2 day stay (Kitchen & Bathroom) and there were several ants. Also, the mosquito net is really just a large cotton sheet and with how hot it is, it just made us hotter. The fan didn't blow through it since it was so thick, so it was like being in an incubator. SO HOT! It was an interesting, but unwelcomed stay unfortunately. We did see monkeys in the tree our front and the bed was comfy.

NicholeFebruary 2016

We had a wonderful time at Villa del Mar!!! It felt like our private haven. The cabin is photographed and presented accurately. Monica and her team were helpful any time we needed anything. In fact, when we were disappointed the path to the beach was completely flooded, rain boots arrived on our doorstep so we could use the path to use the beach access. Mao greeted us to show us the ins and outs and even provided information about the area. Monica was quickly responsive when we needed something but otherwise, we were completely left alone to enjoy the serenity. We stayed in the cabin for 6 nights and loved every minute. The shower water was hot even though we were told it's only lukewarm... a lovely surprise. We saw monkeys in the trees in the yard and heard parrots and toucans every day. The neighbors we met were kind and we loved that Cocles is a bit out of the hustle of Puerto Viejo. If we could do it over again, we'd shuttle to Puerto V and rent bikes for the week rather than wasting money on the 4x4 because it is not far at all from Puerto Viejo all the way down to Manzanilla (which we HIGHLY recommend you go see). The kitchen had everything we'd need, except an oven which we survived fine without. After night 3, someone came by to clean the place for us (included in the fee), and it felt brand new. We didn't have a chance to thank the woman who cleaned, but she did an incredible job!! The bed is firm and comfy and the mosquito netting is a nice touch. There isn't A/C, so if that's a problem for you, be aware... but we were just fine with the fans provided. There was lots of storage for us to keep our things for the week, so we didn't feel like we were living out of our suitcases. Wifi was super nice to have so we could plan our days and the phone was useful when we needed to make local calls. At times I wished the wifi wasn't there so the temptation wasn't present, but with so much beauty it wasn't hard to put away the gadgets... plus it meant the occasional facetime with family! All in all, our stay was wonderful. We would definitely go back to this cabin on the beach!

Sarah September 2015

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2 bedroom typical Caribbean home with a huge open terrace overlooking a tropical gardenLocated in within a popular and very safe neighborhood in Playa Chiquita, La Casa Biriba is within easy walking distance to local restaurants, stores and beach.

Located in within a popular and very safe neighborhood in Playa Chiquita, La Casa Biriba is within easy walking distance to all the local restaurants, stores and the beach. The beach at Playa Chiquita is a favorite amongst families and young children for its protected waters, tide pools and easy access. There a 2 spacious bedrooms set apart from each other ,each with la nice bathroom. Biriba is rustic but very fresh.

Playa Chiquita, 7 Km southern Puerto Viejo, as its name indicates, is a succession of small, white sandy beaches, certain of which are protected by a reef. It's a very friendly/family neighborhood with restaurants, grocery store (where you can find international products), ice cream shop, within walking distance. Our main office is located in Playa Chiquita, next to the school that says "Centro Educativo Playa Chiquita Punta Uva".

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EduardoSeptember 2016

The house is great other than the ceiling fans which don't work well. One room had a floor fan, the other did not. We requested an additional fan but never received it. Nor did we receive a key to the safe. Otherwise the place is great. Secluded but not alone. Safe feeling, nestled in a community of homes, each surrounded by hedges and lush vegetation. Walking distance to the main road which contains a great grocery and restaurants. I'd stay there again without hesitation, though it does irk me considerably that we never received the aforementioned items. Johanna's communication was pretty good before we arrived, but fairly non-existent once we arrived other than two requests for the $20 late check in fee. I paid it because it was the right thing to do, but showing up with a fan and a key would have been the right thing for her to do. For $100/night I'd expected better service. Yes, I am more than irked when I pause to think about it. We made do by dismounting a wall fan on the porch and propping it up in a bedroom.

KentMarch 2016

Great house great place just like the photos ;-)

GeorgieApril 2016

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Spectacular two story home set back from road in with decks abutting canopy and jungle and overlooking gardens near quaint Caribbean town of Playa Chiquita. Private grounds full of gorgeous indigenous plants and flowers. Monkeys, sloths and jungle birds abound. Caretaker lives on compound in separate house. Property and house totally secure. 100 meters from beach. 200 meters from cafes, market, restaurants and hotels. Local activities include swimming, hiking, snorkeling, horseback riding, zip lining, bicycling, bird watching, surfing. Once in life time experience for couples and families.

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Spectacular two story home set back from road in with decks abutting canopy and jungle and overlooking gardens near quaint Caribbean town of Playa Chiquita. Private grounds full of gorgeous indigenous plants and flowers. Monkeys, sloths and jungle birds abound. Caretaker lives on compound in separate house. Property and house totally secure. Full modern kitchen, king size bed in master bedroom, double bed in downstairs bedroom. Close to local cafes, market, restaurants and hotels. Local activities include swimming, hiking, snorkeling, horseback riding, zip lining, bicycling, bird watching, surfing. Once in life time experience for couples and families. Wi-Fi access.
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Nice home. Contact with wildlife was amazing. Near by beach and stores. Plants and trees were beautiful.

ArturoSeptember 2016

We really enjoy our stay in Mermaid house! Beautiful place surrounded by a lovely garden!! Dave was really fast answering our mails . Great time in Playa Chiquita!

EmilianoAugust 2016

We loved staying at David's place. For one, the pictures truly did not do it justice. The space was beautiful, the lighting, architecture, everything. We got the best of both worlds. The home is close to Playa Chiquita, but by rented bike, all of the beaches in the area are easily accessible! It's tucked away in the jungle, which made the property very safe and quieter. David gave us tons of helpful info about the place and was easy to reach by internet or phone if we needed him. The downstairs room and bathroom were separate from the common areas, which gave privacy for the other couple we were traveling with. There was a small supermarket very close by, which let us utilize the well equipped kitchen. Puerto Viejo didn't have many taxis around, but Gilbert helped us call one when we didn't feel like biking info town. I would recommend this place for nature lovers. Like most places tucked in the jungle in Costa Rica, we were paid visits by many neat insects and animals. The dog who lives outside on the property gets five stars for being adorable :)

HattieNovember 2014

An architectural beauty in the trees. We had a little problem finding it initially, but David was able to help immediately. The house has everything you'd need, friendly housekeeper and lovely property.

LindaSeptember 2016

Myself, girlfriend and another couple stayed at the Mermaid House for two nights on the Caribbean leg of our Costa Rican vacation. The house is located right across the road from a secluded beach (Playa Chiquita) and we often had it to ourselves. If you would rather spend time with other humans, the beach town of Puerto Viejo is a quick drive or bike ride up the road. We had a lot of fun walking around town, bar hopping and trying the different restaurants. The upstairs part of the house is what I would call the 'main' area and is where everyone spent the majority of our time. I loved spending the nights listening to the jungle insects (and sometimes fighting them off), reading and falling asleep in the hammocks after a long day at the beach. However, I would not recommend this place for more than two people. There is a second bedroom, but it feels like a neglected, separate unit. You actually go downstairs and out the front door in order to get to the second bedroom. Another gripe I had was the lack of directions for the house. Circuit breakers, hot water, water pressure were off upon our arrival and we were left to explore the house, looking for the appropriate switches and valves. While this is completely expected with vacation rentals, and wasn't too much of bother for our group -- I could see it putting off less experienced travelers without a written guide to get them set up. Overall, the location is the best aspect of this house and I would consider staying here on our next trip to Costa Rica.

ScottAugust 2014

The Mermaid House is much more beautiful than the pictures suggest -- the whole wood / glass / jungle combination makes this a very special place to stay. Playa Chiquita is lovely -- it's much less backpacker-y than Puerto Viejo or Manzanilla, but still has cafes and entertainment close by. We spent three days here, and would highly recommend all the activities we took part in, especially the Terraventuras canopy tour, Jaguar Rescue Centre, chocolate museum, and a day at the beach in Playa Uva.

JaneJuly 2016

The Mermaid House is exactly as advertised. My wife and I stayed at David's house in Playa Chiquita during the green season in mind June, 2016. The house is well built, the inside spaces are large (more often in this part of the world, the inside is very small and the outside living area is larger), and we appreciate the idea of a glass window instead of just a wooden one with a screen (also common). The kitchen is also a large space and includes a dishwasher - which is very rare. We cooked often, but never used it as anything but a dry-rack for the dishes. The king sized bed is appreciated and the mosquito netting looked fairly new. David has a Washing Machine downstairs, and dry-lines off the side of the house. The water pressure here is decent, and hot water never seemed to be an issue. Also, the electricity never went out - also common. The caretaker (Gilberto) is very nice, but only speaks Spanish. Not a problem for us, but if you don't speak it, better download (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) translate to your phone. Speaking of download - the internet here works just fine for emails and trip advisor, but don't expect to video (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) or stream movies. Having already spent time in the Puerto Viejo area, we very much appreciate the calmness that is Playa Chiquita. David's gate is right off the main road, and the house is set back maybe 100 additional meters. For the most part, it is quiet. However, you will definitely hear the larger trucks and the guy selling veggies using a loudspeaker on his car. The beach access here is not far at all. No car needed. a short 200meters down the main road, a left turn and follow the signs. You are treated to one of the nicest beaches in the area, with crystal clear blue water - bath temperature, and tide pools for relaxed times. Just the other side of the beach turn off is the Duende Gourmet Grocery store. This place is not the cheapest food store in town, but has the best items and is very convenient. You can also rent bikes there or get your hair cut. As other reviews have mentioned, there are also good restaurants near by. PV is a bit of a hike, but only 15-20 on a bike, and 3 minutes in a car. I wouldn't walk or bike back at night unless you are confident and know to look out for drivers. There are some sections without much street lighting, and some people drive too fast for this small road. My only "complaint" about the mermaid house was that for such a nice place (with a lot of thought put into its construction), there were a few areas where I could see clearly though from the inside to the outside. Just some caulk would prevent a lot of critters from finding their way inside to say hello..

JustinJune 2016

The house was VERY private and secure, Gilbert was awesome as well, very helpful. Loved that there was a bike available to use to get around to the different beaches. Location was prime, right around some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Only real downside (for me personally) was the heat, which is just part of the experience. House had a few bugs here and there and a bat that got in once but it was an awesome place to stay. Very spacious and comfortable with everything that a visitor needs.

TaylorMay 2016

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This 2-story, 1br vacation home is located in a quiet garden setting in Playa Chiquita. One large bedroom w/ AC & full bathroom w/ shower upstairs. Open plan kitchen & ample living area with sofa bed for one and a huge bathroom w jacuzzi downstairs.

This beautiful vacation home for up to three adults is located in the laid-back neighbourhood of Playa Chiquita, 5 km south of the popular beach/party town of Puerto Viejo. Lots of space on two floors: Upstairs is the large bedroom with air conditioning and a full bathroom with shower. Downstairs is a an ample living space with a sofa bed for an extra person and a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen (stove, oven, juicer, coffee maker, etc.) as well as a big bathroom with a jacuzzi bath tub. Also there is a spacious terrace with hammocks downstairs looking into our tropical garden. The house has WIFI and parking on our secure parking lot. There is a lovely beach path right across the road from us that leads directly to the pristine beach of Playa Chiquita. The house is securely located next to our exclusive Diwo Restaurant with a fine selection of Caribbean fusion food offerings. ...this makes our grounds very secure and we are here to help you with anything you need. :)
Free Wifi
Free secure parking on the property
10% discount in our Diwo Restaurant
2 bikes (in case of three guests, you can rent a third bike from our neighbours for about 7$ a day)
Cleaning service and fresh sheets & towels every 4 days
Laundry service 8$ per load
Our online reservations are handled by our friend Anja who will be available for all your questions and arrangements before your stay at our place. We live on our property above our restaurant and will be available in case of questions or problems throughout your stay.

Playa Chiquita is a small community with a friendly , international vibe. Easy access to many beautiful beaches near by. A well assorted super market is about 50 meters from the property. A good handful of restaurants and bars are in walking distance. The Jaguar Rescue Center is a 10 minute bike ride from the property.
Our rental has beach cruiser bikes for all guests at your disposition, which makes it a great deal considering that bike rental is usually around 7$ per day per bike. Also the public bus stops right out front. We also can call a taxi for you any time.

The house and grounds were beautiful. Jeny and Iwan were very friendly and welcomed us on arrival. The location was nice, but not much in the area besides the beach and store. We biked everywhere which I'd recommend. Note it's about 3 miles each way to Puerto Viejo and taxis run around $8 each way. The beach access was convenient, only about 5 minutes walking/ 2 minute bike. One thing to keep in mind, this place is really most comfortable for 2 guests. We had a group of 3 for a week stay. The air conditioning is only in the upstairs bedroom, so the 3rd is left downstairs on a futon, without any A/C. There are only 2 bikes available on property (we had to rent the 3rd). The bikes aren't in the best of condition and our chains fell off multiple times. You may want to consider renting a bike anyway. This wasn't a huge deal for us, just to make others aware. We did however have issues during our stay. As we were getting settled, we counldnt access Wifi. After our hosts looked into the issue, they advised us it would not be available again for 10 days (long after our stay). This was an inconvince for us as we were expecting to have wifi access. They did graciously let us use their own private Internet, however it did not reach the house and had to sit in their restaurant to access wifi. It was also shared between their family and our group, so wasnt very reliable. Having 2 bathrooms was nice however the only shower is in the upstairs bathroom. The shower doesn't work while they are filling the water tank, which means no shower for a minimum of 2 hours everyday. This was the major issue during our stay. Our hosts advised us on arrival there was a drought and to be water conscious, but we would always have running water. We were very conscious and sparing with our water use, but on the 3rd day, we had no running water whatsoever. This then continued daily for the rest of our stay (4 more nights). A very frustrating situation when in the extreme heat and humidity when you are biking everywhere and just need a refreshing shower. There was no running water for an average of 4 hours everyday, in the mornings and in the afternoons. We talked with others staying in the area and they had no difficulties with water access throughout their stay at various different accommodations. This was BY FAR the biggest issue of our stay. Our hosts did not offer any sort of compensation or refund for these issues. The restaurant, Diwo, was delicious! One of the best meals we had during our stay. Even if you don't stay here, I recommend thier restaurant. I'd suggest the hosts to give their guests a discount, we would have eaten there more often!

DanielleMay 2016

If you are looking for a nice place to stay in the area, this one is a no brainer... We stayed there for 1 week and we had such a beautiful time. Everything was perfect... This was our 4th time in Costa-Rica and this part of the country is so laid back and relax... The house has everything you'll need. Huge bedroom with king size bed with AC (if needed), nice shower with garden view... The hosts (Jeny, Iwan and their lovely daughter, Sol) are so nice and always vailable for tips, info or anything you need. Nice private yard with birds and monkeys and it's only 2 minutes from Playa Chiquita with bikes (just in front) and 10 minutes to Punta Uva with bikes (5 minutes by car). And also, you will be welcomed by 2 really nice dogs who will be your friend for your stay :) Thanks again Jeny and Iwan... Hope to see you soon !! Martin and Odile

MartinApril 2016

Our stay here at Jungle Love was amazing! The hosts were very friendly and made us feel at home right away. They made sure everything was running smoothly and helped us out whenever we needed it. The house was beautiful, comfortable and with a great location. A short walk to the beach and a quick bike ride to the town. The house is also next to a super market which made our access to food much easier. I would definitely recommend the place to anyone who is seeking for a place to stay!

MartaJuly 2015

This was a stunning place to stay!!! Right on the beach AND amongst nature. The place itself was huge for my boyfriend and I an great cooking facilities. The two bathrooms was amazing and huge bath! We felt at home straight away. The hosts were amazing. Really friendly and easygoing couple who gave us lots of advice on places to see locally. The food at the restaurant was really delicious-healthy, organic and vegetarian-right up our alley. It really is a great position as you are out of the hustle an bustle of town but still easy to bike around-we didn't use the rental once. I would recommend this place to anyone who is in search of a sanctuary... We hope to be back at some point!!!

Lovely people, lovely place! Super close to a nice beach. Great food in their little restaurant so you don't need to leave! A little store right next door with some good organic wines. Perfect location, everything you need close with a well furnished space and all of the necessary kitchen utensils. We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely be back. Jeny and Iwan were great hosts!

KatrinaMay 2016

Every part of this house was great! So perfect for a couple. It's right in the middle of the jungle but literally only a few yards from the hosts' (amazing) restaurant so you can ask them any questions at nearly all times. They are so sweet and accommodating. It's also a 5 minute walk to the most beautiful beaches that are slightly secluded from the more touristy Puerto Viejo area. Also their assistant Anja suggested and booked several things for us throughout our time there and gave us an experience that would not have been possible without her. Cannot say enough good things about this place, we will definitely be back!

OliviaMarch 2016

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Affordable home in quaint beach village, within short walking distance to a picture perfect beach, grocery store, restaurants, and surrounded by nature and wildlife. Will appeal to the off the beaten path travellers.

Playa Chiquita is an idyllic beach village, ideally situated on one of the most picturesque stretches of the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. This quaint location could not be more convenient for the traveller, whether bound for an eye opening experience of nature, wildlife, culture or just pure relaxation. The village is located on the edge of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, a protected nature reserve which is home to numerous species of animals, birds and plants. It is also only 4 miles/6km South of the happening town of Puerto Viejo, the epitome of a laid back Caribbean place, a melting pot of cultures and a great place for contracting tourist services.
Casa Mango is part of Casas La Selvatica Vacation Rentals. At Casas La Selvatica we offer two comfortable homes, immersed in nature and surrounded by wildlife, yet only minutes away from a lovely beach, good grocery store and restaurants. The setting is ideal for couples or families wishing for more than a hotel room within easy reach of countless low ecological impact recreational activities (wildlife watching, coral reef snorkelling and scuba diving, jungle zip-line treks, river rafting, etc.). Our property and the surrounding area are home to an incredible array of wildlife: you will most likely watch howler monkeys in their search for food, toucans or sloths, right from the comfort of your porch. Both houses are located on the same property, minutes away from a couple of the best surfing beaches in the Caribbean. Your bilingual host on site is available to assist with information about the area, bookings for activities/tours and offer detailed attention to your comfort throughout your vacation.
Casa Mango is a self contained small one bedroom house, featuring a bedroom with double bed, fan and large walk-in closet, a bathroom with shower, a kitchen with full size stove, refrigerator and basic kitchenware, and an outdoor living area with a dining table, bench and of course, a hammock!
If you seek serenity, while enjoying the convenience of a picture perfect beach (10 min walk away) and services within a few minutes walk, this is the place for you. Within a few minutes walk you will find: a well stocked grocery/general store (you will find most basic necessities here), a few restaurants, a couple of yoga studios and a bus stop with direct service to San Jose, Limon, Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo.
Along with the accommodation, the following services are available on-site:
- personalized assistance throughout your stay provided by the host;
- Wifi internet for your devices
- bike rental ($5/day, additional bikes available at nearby grocery store)
- laundry service ($5/load - wash, dry and fold).
Rates displayed include all applicable local taxes. In order to find the cost of your stay, simply enter your dates in the booking engine and the total cost will be displayed. Note that the Airbnb system does not allow communication of specific contact information prior to a booking being made (i.e. as much as we would like to, we cannot provide you our phone number in an message, as it will be automatically crossed out by the system). The system also does not allow the inclusion of any web links in messages.
Please review the terms and conditions listed under "House Rules" and kindly let us know if you have any questions. By submitting a reservation request and payment, the renter acknowledges review and agreement to the terms listed under "House Rules".
Full house.
This is a self-contained home located on a property which hosts another vacation rental home, as well as a caretaker suite. Guests enjoy full privacy. Hosts are present at check-in, check-out and visit daily for assistance and information.

Playa Chiquita is an idyllic beach village, ideally situated on one of the most picturesque stretches of the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. This quaint location could not be more convenient for travelers, whether bound for an eye opening experience of nature, wildlife, culture or just pure relaxation. The village is located on the edge of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, a protected nature reserve which is home to numerous species of animals, birds and plants. It is also only 4 miles South of the happening town of Puerto Viejo, the epitome of a laid back Caribbean place, a melting pot of cultures and a great place for contracting tourist services.
A rental car is not necessary, but if preferred, an outdoor parking lot is available. Public transit is readily accessible: direct buses from San Jose, Limon, Puerto Viejo, Cahuita and Manzanillo stop 3 minutes walk from the house. Taxis are abundant in the area. Bikes are a great way to get around!
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is this area like?
As most travel guides describe it, the Southern Caribbean is the right combination of picture perfect beaches, spectacular wildlife and proverbial laid-back attitude, spiced-up with a surprisingly active music and restaurant scene. The area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering countless low ecological impact activities. This part of the country enjoys a lower level of development when compared with the Pacific Coast, and might catch by surprise unsuspecting travellers expecting all inclusive or high end resorts. While this type of accommodation options are also available, they are not prevalent, hence the true laid back attitude of locals and travellers alike.
2. How do I get there? Is a car needed?
A rental car is not necessary. You can get here from San Jose by public transit, door-to-door minivan service, driving a rental, or by private transfer (we can arrange that for you!) or by taking a 30 minutes domestic flight into the area airport Limon, which is located 40 km north of Playa Chiquita. Most travellers choose the public transit, which is convenient, reliable and inexpensive. As a rule of thumb, if your intention is to get here on the bus, you will have to chose flights landing in San Jose no later than 2pm to catch the last bus of the day to Puerto Viejo. Similarly, if you want to leave Playa Chiquita on the day of your flight, you will have to catch a flight departing no earlier than 2pm. For flights outside these windows, you will need to spend the night in San Jose. Please inquire if you have any specific questions about transportation.
3. What is the weather like? Do the houses have air conditioning?
'The only thing that is constant is change"...this could not be more true about the weather in this part of Costa Rica. Overall, this is a tropical rainforest environment, with not so distinct dry and rainy seasons. One can expect that the average daily temperatures will be around 30C (85F) and 20C (70F) at night throughout the year. The amount of rain varies, however most precipitations come in torrential showers followed by sunshine. There is significant humidity in the air at all times.
Similar to 98% of vacation homes owners in the area, we did not find air conditioning necessary. The houses are built with air vents for natural ventilation. The average nightly temperature of 20C (70F) is comfortable for a restful sleep. For the occasional hotter evening, ceiling/wall fans are available in every room.
4. What is there to do? What activities are available?
Most travellers come here to enjoy the beaches and to explore the amazing flora and fauna of the surrounding rainforest. The area is also popular with surfers and yoga practitioners. It is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway, as well as a a very convenient location for a family vacation. Some of the most popular activities are snorkelling the coral reef, zip-line canopy tours and jungle hikes, river rafting, visiting the nearby wildlife rescue center (located within walking distance from La Selvatica) or night time turtle watching, to name only a few. On a rainy day, you can browse through our book collection, play a board game (chess, checkers and few other games are available), catch up on your emails or make travel plans using the free wi-fi inernet, or watch a DVD from the collection available at Casa Grande.
5. Do I need local currency?
The local currency is the colon (plural colones). As an easy reference, 1 USD equals approximately 500 colones. US Dollars are widely accepted in most tourist areas all over Costa Rica. From our own experience, we found that what works best is to use our credit cards to withdraw colones at ATM's. You can do this as soon as you land at San Jose airport, while waiting for your checked baggage – there are two ATM's right by the baggage carousels. It is probably safest to withdraw just enough cash for the first few days of your trip (for example the equivalent of $150-$200) and avoid ca...

Our stay at Casa Mango was truly amazing. Daniel was a great host, was there to welcome us, show us the space (only place I stayed that had a safe for passports and valuables which was very nice, although it is a safe area) as well as show us around the grounds (showed us where we would see a lot of frogs and things at night). He was happy to recommend beaches in the area. You can rent bikes from the little store down the street for $5/day to get around and really explore the surrounding area. Coming from New York this was an epic escape. Surrounded by jungle and wildlife, it is very private. The outside has 2 hammocks which were amazing after a long day of exploring and listening to the nights storms. I would highly recommend staying at Casa Mango if you are in the area.

KimberlyJuly 2016

Jeff and Daniel were unbelievably helpful when I was trying to book a place and find out information about the town nearby. Not only did they provide detailed directions for how to arrive at my destination, they offered specific ideas for places to see, restaurant suggestions, and hints about safety in the area. They responded very quickly via email which was extremely helpful being in a foreign country without cell service, only internet access. They were understanding when our plans changed, and overall extremely friendly. The house itself was beautiful and very clean when we arrived. There were very few bugs which was a surprise for being in the jungle. There was a very friendly groundskeeper in the morning taking care of the place. It is a very quaint, private, beautiful location. My boyfriend and I agreed we would stay there again if we have the chance. Azul the dog also made our stay very pleasant.

LisaNovember 2013

Casa Mango is not the paradise it's said to be. It is beautiful and the people are amazing. But, if you're a person that stays in a minimum of a 2 star hotel anywhere there are a few things you need to think about before booking. Casa Mango is Small, damp, no windows, lots of bugs and overall not the paradise it's pictured to be. Again the staff is amazingly helpful but keep an eye on your stuff, bring a surge protector and locks. Be prepared to have bugs in everything from your clothes to your bed. Expect the "high speed internet" to be slow and only work in one corner of the bedroom. We were told this is a typical tico home and it's not for us. Again great people, accommodating and pleasant. Definitely check out Jungle Love! And don't leave your belongings in the house unattended at regular times. Make sure you lock everything! The dogs are also awesome and made the stay better for us.

CharlesDecember 2014

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Tiffany

What a great town and nice little beach cottage. Punta Uva, a beach just about 20 minutes walk was our favorite...just past the nearby Playa Chiquita, which was also beautiful. Valo, the host, was very nice and very helpful when we had questions. The house is about an $8 cab ride into Puerto Viejo where all the nightlife is, but it was worth it to be closer to more quaint and beautiful beaches. Everyone is the area is very laid back and easy to talk to. It was a really nice vacation!

ColleenJanuary 2012

We had a nice stay at Daniel & Jeff's place in Playa Chiquita. Easy to communicate with hosts and property manager. Beautiful setting in the jungle, yet steps from the beach.

HeatherSeptember 2014

This is a great affordable place to stay in Puerto Viejo, near everything, very well equipped and with really good hosts. We took our dog for the very first time to the beach and they were really helpful. Recommended.

AlfonsoOctober 2016

Casa Mango was a perfect place to stay when we visited the Caribbean! Although Playa Chiquita itself is small, it's very close and almost central to the other places we visited (Manzanillo, Punta Una, Puerto Viejo and Cahuita.) Daniel was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable and passionate about the area. His communication before and during our stay was great. The house itself is cute and well-equipped - full kitchen, mosquito net, comfy bed with new sheets, etc - plus a nice big closet with hangers. We loved eating outside and although Daniel said the bugs might be bad we never experienced any (and it rained a lot when we were there.) Our only small issue was finding the house; we have a good GPS system but it still sent us to the beach. We drove around for a couple minutes and actually turned down a road with the intent to turn around when we happened to see the Casas La Selvatica sign! We mentioned to Daniel that a few more specific details in the 'how to get here' section would be helpful (turn right at the grocery store, etc.) Otherwise our stay was excellent and we would highly recommended Casa Mango!

SarahApril 2016

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The house is build at two levels. on the ground level is the kitchen area, living room, a very unique bathroom build around a 100 year old Sangrillo tree and the airconditioned room. this room sleeps up to 3 People. it has a queen and twin bed. Through a suspension bridge you go to the second level of the house. Two tree's actually go through your living space. This room is the master bedroom of the house. It is equipped with a king size bed and has its own bathroom.

the tree house is build between the roots of the sangrillo tree. we used this area for inspiration and to nestle the house between
we are located at only 8 km from Puerto Viejo. at palya Chiquita, our neighbourhood, you can find restaurants and a grocery store at walking distance
at reception martin cand caleb are happy to asnwer all your questions. perla and David are the two guards. i live together with my girlfriend Pamela around the corner of your house. you have good company.

all you need is at walking distance from the tree house lodge. a great community, restuarants and grocery store. the beach and hours of hiking there without to many people on your way. bikes for rent and Puerto Viejo for diner, dancing and some life music at less than 10 minutes by car.
transportation is cheap. a taxi to Puerto Viejo is not more than $10.
at walking distance you can find 7 different restaurants and one grocery store. teh beach is at less than 1 minute walking distance.

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Where the Jungle meets with the Sea.
2.5 Acres(1 Ha) property. A 3bedroom house with two baths.2 rooms with private terasse , a Garden with Fruit trees and Flowers. Monkeys, Butterflies,Humingbirds, Tucans, PAcas (agutis) and much more....

The Bilbo house was great and served our needs well. We were three couples and two 16 month old babies, the three bedrooms (2 queens, 1 king) accomodated us all very comfortably. The house is very rustic which is appropiate for the area. Each bedroom has a fan which was essential in the month of July. There are no mosquito nets but hooks on the ceiling above all beds are present, I highly recommend you bring your own (we all did and it was a life saver). Two bathrooms, one is private to the King bedroom and was great. Lovely shower with a detachable head which was perfect for bathing the babies. The other bathroom is shared betwern the two other bedrooms. This one has an electric shower head which is not the best but does the job. There are two great balconies, one with two hammocks and the other with patio furniture. We spent a lot of time socializing here. Both areas have fans, lovely views of the garden and are overall very comfortable. The kitchen has for the most part everything you need. The refrigerator did not keep things the coolest but it was fine for the 10 days we were there: -We kept beer in the freezer for a few hours to ensure we had icy cold ones. -Food seemed to be fine for the 1-2 days it was kept. Dinning room is adjacent to the kitchen with a bar separating the two, table sits 6 comfortably. The location was great, very convenient with Puerto Viejo close enough to pick up provisions and occasionally dinning out. Punta Uva right next to the listing's Playa Chiquita was gorgeous and perfect for our 16 month old babies to play in shallow water. Playa Chiquita itself was beautiful but very rocky and choppy this time of the year. Overall a great experience!

AndreaJuly 2016

The host greeted us and took us to the home. it was a very pleasant check in process. The home looks just like the photos, and is set down a private gated lane nestled in the tress with beautiful grounds. The home has some deferred maintenance primarily on the outside but that did not change our opinion of the home just an observation that the owner needs to pay attention to. On a cost per night it was very similar to homes with better amenities like air conditioning and pool. I don't care what anyone tells you about not needing ac. It is needed for sure as it is so humid and wet this time of year that having a home without ac makes for a miserable experience. We chose the home not knowing the extent of the climate and looked for proximity to the beach. But since you can't swim at the beach and need to drive/walk, proximity is no longer a factor and comfort is paramount. With the trees coverage you can't see the beach anyway so if we were to do it again a house with better amenities in the same price point but not on the beach would be our choice. The house was nice and charming, cleanliness could be better primarily the dishes, glasses, coffee maker, etc. but overall a very pretty. One note the mosquitoes are deadly this time of year. Repelant works for sure but as soon as you shower or come out of the water they hit you before you can reapply. If mosquito like you where you live they will love you here. This was not a surprise as we were warned but I have never experienced such ferocious mosquitoes. The home has a beautiful covered porch that we did not get to enjoy because it is not screed in. Would be nice if the owner made at least one porch screened so it could be enjoyed. As charming as the home is, without the amenities it did not represent a good value compared to others we visited while on our stay here. if the owner would make the right investment in the home it would truly be first rate.

Sorry but the house is great! the pictures do not do it justice. There are two terraces perfect for relaxing or enjoying time with friends and family. It is a great house! It really is in a great location! I've been to Puerto Viejo several times and this location can't be beat. The beach which is less than 40 meters from the house is one of the best beaches in Costa Rica. Punta Uva is very close and the center of Puerto Viejo is 4.5 km away. You are close enough to everything, yet you feel like you are in your own little paradise. Gregory is a great host! very responsive to any questions we had and made us feel at home. My family and I look forward to staying at his beautiful house. Thank you!

ThomasJune 2016

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We have four rustic cabins ( rustic private house equiped with kitchen, fridge, musquitonets, ventilaters ) just a two
minute stroll from the beach along a private path surround by nature filled jungle! Monkeys, sloths, geckos, frogs, armadillos, exotic butterflies and birds are just some of the many varied and rare animals that you can sometimes see along the path, on the beach and from the terrace of your private cabin! Enjoy the sound of the jungle,including birds, howler monkeys and geckos

Simple cottage (on stilts) with two bedrooms, for 2 to 5 persons, with a large private half open terrace (wooden floor) where you find the kitchen, dining table and hangmats. It is a place for those who love nature and want to enjoy it even when it rains. Air-conditioned naturally by vegetation. The kitchen is basic but everything you occupy will be there. There are fans in the bedrooms, as so musquitonets. Maybe you can consider it like an luxury camping. A wonderful place to rest. You can see and feel nature, morphos, sloths, monkeys, birds etc.
There are two cabins that hold couples or single adults and two more cabins that hold four or six guests. All of the cabins are fully equipped with refrigerators, fans, hot water showers, hammocks, mosquito nets, stoves, silverware and dishes. On the property is a BBQ and a few beach showers to wash the sand off after your swim at the beach Of course, free wifi is available, too.
The cabins are located on private, gated property and is fully staffed. The reception staff is on hand from 8am to 8pm and always on site for your every need.

There is a path that parallels the beach in both directions. You can even walk to town along the beach! Two small stores are located just a few minute stroll down the road in either direction, along with numerous restaurants, yoga centers, massage parlors, a even a Jaguar Rescue Center; all within walking distance.
Bicycles for rent nearby, there are buses every two hours ranging from Manzanillo to Puerto Viejo and visa versa. If you occupy a taxi we will gladly help you.
We are a very small, family owned business. We have created a unique setting in the jungle, a couple minutes from the beach and a brief bike ride from the town of Puerto Viejo. We also have a finca not far away that usually equates to plenty of fresh bananas on site!
There really is no better and less expensive way to relax and experience the southern Caribbean Costa Rican coast! PURA VIDA!

We had a lovely experience at Yemanya for a month-long stay. Kris was friendly and helpful as was Herber. If you want a jungle paradise just meters to the loveliest beaches in the area, this is your pick! Cabin is open air so you are in touch w jungle air and wildlife alike. If you don't care for insects perhaps you should stay elsewhere. Insects are a part of the jungle experience! The bedrooms were spacious and beds were comfortable, they come equipped w mosquito nets which are a bit work out and need replacement. Some of the downsides we encountered was a complete lack of hot water in our cabin although this was one of the amenities we wanted. We took it in stride as the weather was mostly warm but there were a couple of times the kids were cold and wanted a hot shower. I would've liked the place to have been cleaned up more often but again, we were there for a while and just took care of the cabina like it was our own. Our biggest issue was the lack of proper lighting in the dining area--there was no central lamp so we had to eat w headlamps on! These are things that can easily be fixed and hopefully they will be addressed in the near future. Overall, we had a wonderful time in our rustic jungle cabin and will miss it dearly! The resident howlers, the colorful toucans (who sometimes swooped through our kitchen!), the hummingbirds, the tamanduas, the blue morpho butterflies--oh and the sloth mother w her baby--just a wildlife lover's dream, steps away from the sea!

AyshahAugust 2016

This was our second stay at this cabana because we love the location, and the beautiful setting. The owner is very friendly and the property manager is so helpful. The cabins are set in the jungle with a private path to a beautiful beach. The cabins are rustic but comfortable and very clean. Definitely one of our favorite places to stay.

sierraSeptember 2016

This cabin is lovely! It has everything you need. The kitchens are great. The beach is so close and extremely beautiful. Robert was a great host!! Very helpful and inviting. Cecilia was very accommodating with reservations. Thank you!

LaurenJanuary 2015

We loved the cabin - it was exactly what we were looking for and hoping to find in Puerto Viejo. It was spacious - which was awesome as we were traveling with two dogs (one very big). We absolutely loved the out door living area of the cabin - it was great. And even though there were other cabins, we felt there was enough space and jungle plants for us to feel some privacy. Robert was a fantastic help whenever we had any questions or needed anything.

David & AlliNovember 2015

My husband and I with our two boys stayed in the two bedroom casita in March 2016 and had a blast. The casita was very comfortable, clean and well equiped with comfortable beds and everything you might need. Cecilia greeted us upon arrival and the caretaker showed us around. The Cabinas are set on a beautiful piece of property in the jungle with a nice path to a beautiful beach, one of our favorites! I highly recommend Cabinas Yemanya. We're already looking forward to another visit.

sierraApril 2016

Lorie and I were welcomed to our private jungle cabana at Cabinas Yemanya by Ben who was filling in for Cecilia. Ben, the Cabin and the location at Playa Chiquita were extraordinary - a lush jungle setting, White-capped ocean waves serenading us from our own 'private beach cove ' around the clock and Ben to make sure our needs were meant with sincere hospitality. We had booked our Cabin for two days. But, we couldn't leave. So Ben was kind enough to allow us to experience a bit of paradise for two more nights. We are already making plans to return for 10-15 days within the next year! We've traveled extensively throughout Central America and consider Cabinas Yemanya a treasure. Thanks for making our stay one of the most memorable Ben. We can't wait to return. - Jeff & Lorie -

lorieJanuary 2016

Mariel was great and was a great host.....the cabin gave us everything we needed and most of the time we had the mile of beach all to ourselves.....we were at the end of dry season and it was very hot..... I was surprised that there weren't fans installed over the beds as it was very hot in the cabina at night..... Also, I must say, the water pressure of our shower head was surprisingly low.

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You’ll love my place because of the convenient location and the nature.
We are located on the mainroad in Playa Chiquita - set in tropical gardens, within 5 minutes of Playa Chiquita beach & 2 minutes from the local supermarket. Wake up to the howler monkeys, sloths, macaws & hummingbirds pollinating the local flowers.
Expect a beautiful, rustic and natural setting -
influenced with indigenous artwork.

The house is open to nature, and the fresh welcome breeze from the Caribbean Coast. There are no glass windows; we provide you with mosquito nets and shutters on the windows.
Please note you have your own locking private rooms.
Shared Kitchen, living room, dining area and bathroom.
Guests will have access to the upper level of the house, overlooking the gardens.
We are happy to assist our guests with any plans they may have. We can recommend many tours & trips depending on your needs and requirements.
If you would like us to book an experience for you, please let us know in advance.

Although each neighbourhood has its own character, the entire area has a distinct Caribbean atmosphere due to the historical influx of Jamaican settlers. This is illustrated in the prevalence of Caribbean cuisine, reggae music, Rasta and Patois being spoken alongside English and Spanish.
However, this 'Garden of Eden' has attracted people from all over the world resulting in an international mix of more than 40 cultures reflected in the variety of restaurants!
Far less developed than the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the Caribbean coast is verdant and lush with great tracts of pristine rainforest bordering the spectacular beaches.
The pace of life is 'tranquilo' and being surrounded by such tropical beauty lends itself to relaxation and embracing the good life: 'Pura Vida'.
We are close to a local bus route, bicycles are available to rent $5.00 a day.
The following options are available in Puerto Viejo:
Bicycles
Scooters
Quads
Motorbikes
Taxis
Cars
If you would like a rental car but do not want to drive from San José to Puerto Viejo, there are now three car rental companies in the Puerto Viejo area: Adobe, Alamo and Poas.
There are various transport options from San Jose to Playa Chiquita, Mira Flores:
Flying
Nature Air and Sansa now have a daily, early morning flight to Limon, which is one hour from here and Nature Air has added a daily afternoon flight as well.
So if you do not want to drive from San Jose this may, depending on flight times, be a convenient option.
Please be aware of the strict baggage restrictions on these domestic flights.
Rental car
You can have the car ready at the airport or delivered to a hotel in San José.
For driving directions see the bottom of this info sheet.
A gps (or satnav) could prove to be very handy, especially for navigating your way through San José!!
We advise against driving after dark on your first day.
We have heard good reports from Wild Rider (especially), Budget, Alamo, Vamos, Toyota car rental, Adobe, National.
Adobe and Alamo (and Poas) now have an agency in Puerto Viejo, which opens the option to travel to the area by bus or transfer and rent a car locally.
Economy car rental and other “cheap” alternatives may not be good options and also Europecar has several bad reviews.
Make sure that in your quote the mandatory daily insurance cover ($10 to $20 per day) is included. This is an insurance that will not be covered by your credit card!
Public bus
From the “Terminal Atlantico Norte” (the buses are marked 'mepe'), Avenida 9, Calle 12, buses leave for Puerto Viejo four times a day:
06.00 hrs / 10.00hrs / 14.00hrs/ 16.00hrs.
Any taxi driver will know where this terminal is (insist on the taxi meter running!), although often referred to as terminal (mepe) San Carlos.
‘Interbus’
More convenient then the public bus is the minivan service run by Interbus: (URL HIDDEN) You can make reservations online. If travelling direct from the airport to Puerto Viejo or Cocles, you first book to a distribution point in San José from where you can travel on to the Caribbean.
Interbus does come to Mira Flores, Playa Chiquita now, but you may have to remind the driver!
The cost per person from the airport to the distribution point is approximately US$10 and from there to Playa Chiquita is approximately US$49.
Private minivan / taxi
If you would like a direct private transfer from the airport or a hotel, hiring a chauffeured minivan / taxi is an option. This will cost you approximately US$200, which is the same as four people going on Interbus!
•Sip your morning coffee laying in bed while nature comes to you
•Visit the finest beaches that this coast has to offer
•Rest your weary travelled souls and recharge
•The Supermarket is a 2 min walk away
•Playa Chiquita beach is only 5 min walk away
•Puerto Viejo only 6km away
•Bus stops outside the lodge
•Cheap bike rental nearby at the supermarket
•1km away from Costa Rica #1 place to visit, The Jaguar Rescue Center

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Laura

We had a fantastic time in Playa Chiquita. Puerta Viejo, which is very close and nearby, is also an awesome place to visit. The entire area near the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is one of the coolest places on the planet. We visited the panther rescue center, went whitewater rafting on the Rio Pacuare, went ziplining through the rain forest canopy and much more. The MIraflores lodge is big, spacious and delightfully unique. Pamela is a really nice and gracious person.

DericNovember 2016

Very nice comfortable space. The house is 200m from El Duende Gourmet, a small supermarket where you can find everything. The beach is Like 10min walking. Really close. Make sure To have repellent. The space is ideal for quiet groups or families that wish To relax And enjoy nature. Hammocks, open showers, wooden floors... 100% reccommended.

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Big house in the heart of the Jungle with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms,wifi,2 tv.In a quiet and peaceful place only 500 metres from the beach and main local businesses in Playa Chiquita.Emplaced in a unique environment surrounded by nature and harmony.

Come and enjoy the unique environment of this comfortable and spacious house surrounded by the jungle, animals and wonderful garden.
The house is fully equipped with a big kitchen and cooking tools, clean bathrooms with hot water, clean bedding and towels, washing machine, bicycles, an airy terrace with hammocks and large common areas with comfortable couches, dining and coffee tables, Sky TV and Wifi connection in all the spaces. It also counts with an outdoor parking space.
The proporty is completely secure and it is provided with a DTN alarm system.
Acess to all areas of the house from rooms and bathrooms, to common spaces such as the big terrace and porch, the garden, fully equipped kitchen and tools, barbecue and parking.
When the manager is not travelling, contact by phone in case of any request or emergency is available all the time.
In case of the managers absence, there will allways be a person in charge by phone or at a 50meter walk from the house.

The house is placed only 450 meters from the main road which goes from Puerto viejo to Manzanillo area and it's close to many interesting restaurants in the area as well as a Supermaket where you can supply your groceries and basically everything you will need.
The house is less than 5km from Puerto viejo town and around 8km distance from Manzanillo beach and reserve. In between you will find several tropical beaches and many places where you can eat nice food.
The road is practically flat from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo which makes it ideal to use a bicycle to go and explore the area. We have bicycles available for our guests if you would like to rent them at a cheap price.
You can also move by car since the house has an access road or by foot since the walk down to Playa Chiquita beach is only around 10 min.
The rental price includes clean towels and bed clothing for each guest, laundry service if requested or washing machine, use of all garden areas and clothe drying area as well as parking with space for up to two vehicles.

Ronald and Vanessa were fantastic hosts. They provided us with everything we needed and had great advice for our trip. The house is wonderful. It is very comfortable, but also captures the simplicity which seems to be the essence of Costa Rica. The yard and the gardens are absolutely beautiful. Truly a hidden gem in the jungles of Costa Rica!